Nicene and Ante-Nicene Fathers, Ser. II, Vol. XI:The Works of John Cassian.: Chapter VI. Of their Capes.

Chapter VI.

Next they cover their necks and shoulders with a narrow cape, aiming at modesty of dress as well as cheapness and economy; and this is called in our language as well as theirs mafors; and so they avoid both the expense and the display of cloaks and great coats.